The other day my son had a febrile seizure. I had no idea what that was or what it meant for my sweet 3-year-old boy. All I knew was that a seizure was something I never wanted or expected...
Ok, I'm just going to say it; we've all been thinking it, and we've all been there at one point or another.
Potty Training SUCKS!! It's the absolute worst, and I hate it.
Man, do I feel better after saying that....
I have two very playful girls just under 14 months apart. We made them share a bedroom for most of their lives, although my youngest stayed in our room for about a year in her mini crib. Then we...
Earlier today I was at the beach with my two children, ages 4 and 1. We got sandy. We got salty. We dug and collected and swam and laughed. It was fun. And even though it took me at...
Last night’s bedtime went much like the hundreds before it. My almost-three-year-old had his bath, put on his pajamas, drank milk, got tucked in, and said, “goodnight.”
Lately, he’s been a bit more clingy than usual, and so he occasionally calls...
If you're a breastfeeding mother, you've likely heard opinions from people around you on when the breastfeeding relationship should end. They might be subtle suggestions, not necessarily directed toward you, but as judgmental observations about others and how long...
For adults and kids alike, meltdowns are tough. As adults, I feel like it's easy for us to get overwhelmed, apologize, and then repeat. The cycle continues. Why don't we just say, "I need a minute"? And then actually...
A year ago, I wrote an article about my first grand-daughter. I titled it “Princess Terror.”
It was controversial. I can’t understand why.
I began it like this:
"They say there are people who just love babies. They are so sad...
So we (and by we I mean I) decided it was time to start potty training. Did my pediatrician tell me it was time? No. Has my mother in law been telling me for the last 6 months that...
I am the first to admit that I am not good at planning activities or projects for my children. The thought of paint all over their hands and then my entire kitchen gives me chest pains. Don’t even mention...
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Dating Your Kids in Rhode Island
Yes, that's right. Dating your kids in Rhode Island is a thing. And Rhode Island offers several places that cater to kids of all...
